Devotions

It was recently the anniversary of one of my favorite historical events, the Miracle on Ice. In the 1980 Olympics the Soviet Union was the overwhelming favorite to win the gold, while even a top five finish was considered a stretch for the US. Calling that fateful...

 James 4:8 New International Version (NIV)8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.Quest - The art or an instance of seeking or pursuing something; a search. An expedition undertaken in...

 Proverbs 15:1 New International Version15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,    but a harsh word stirs up anger. Fine is the word for men when we talk with our wives. How was your day? Fine. How was supper tonight? Fine. How does this dress look on me? Fine. Yeah, we...

1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV)  But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;   Pastor Jeff Rabe and I were having lunch a couple weeks ago.  Jeff has become...

At almost any time of the day, we are only a moment away from disaster.   Whether it is a letter or phone call with bad news about our health, an accident, the unexpected death of a loved one, a broken relationship, becoming trapped by an addiction, losing our job, or...

I went to several parties in High School.  They were your typical high school parties with a lot of craziness and little accountability. I thought I could handle it without doing anything stupid. I heard adults say it was a bad idea, but in my mind I was smarter than...

So, it was my birthday this weekend. Woo-hoo. Since I was about ten I have not cared about my birthday. Sure, I’ll gladly accept your well wishes and gifts, but the day honestly has little meaning to me. Now, I’m totally not judging anyone who makes their birthday a...